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Recent Linux client update changes (2026)

Hey folks! This is a heads-up that there will be a new update to the Spotify Linux client signatures. The latest available client will not install this new key just yet, but it's coming soon.Come February, you may see errors related to missing keys a...

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Solved!! [Troubleshooting] Linux Spotify

Having trouble with Spotify on your Desktop app? Here’s what to try first. Search the Community Someone might have asked your question on the Community before.So type your issue into the search box and have a look. Basic troubleshooting Go through th...

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Excessive CPU load playing song.

I noticed since the last two .deb updates that the CPU fan was running quite much and wondered what happened. It turns out that playing a song draws ~50% cpu for the most active process + a few more at 5-10%. For just playing sound this is massive! T...

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I noticed since the last two .deb updates that the CPU fan was running quite much and wondered what happened.   It turns out that playing a song draws ~50% cpu for the most active process + a ...

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Solved!! Spotify on OpenSUSE

How install spotify on OpenSUSE Leap 42.1? Att.Artur Barth

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How install spotify on OpenSUSE Leap 42.1?   Att. Artur Barth

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me want to download spotify

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Superuser Contribution Ghost Playlist that I cannot delete or view

My Question or IssueHi! I just today found a ghost playlist in my library, I would like to remove it but I don't seem to interact with it in any way. It only seems to show up on open.spotify.com and not the iOS app. If I click on it, it only shows me...

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My Question or Issue Hi! I just today found a ghost playlist in my library, I would like to remove it but I don't seem to interact with it in any way. It only seems to show up on open.spotify.c...

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Cannot see Spotify startpage

I get a blank page with the error message;RBAC: access deniedMeans I also cannot log-in

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I get a blank page with the error message; RBAC: access denied Means I also cannot log-in

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Spotify Linux Black Screen of Emptiness

Hi, I'm running Linux Mint 21.1 with Kernel 6.3.6 and i've tried installing Spotify both through the Software Manager and apt via the PPA. The executable launches and if i'm playing something in another room then I get the pop up notifications that t...

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Hi,   I'm running Linux Mint 21.1 with Kernel 6.3.6 and i've tried installing Spotify both through the Software Manager and apt via the PPA. The executable launches and if i'm playing somethin...

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why doesent my spotify premium work on pc

i pay for spotify premium on my phone and when i log in on my pc i dont havespotify premium

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i pay for spotify premium on my phone and when i log in on my pc i dont havespotify premium

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I have problem with error "accesspoint:31" on Ubuntu

I use Ubuntu and install Spotify with help snap-package. When I open Spotify, open brauser and loging account, i take error "accesspoint:31", but all web-site work, besides Spotify program. I don`t find answear on my problem in Comunity solution.

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I use Ubuntu and install Spotify with help snap-package. When I open Spotify, open brauser and loging account, i take error "accesspoint:31", but all web-site work, besides Spotify program. I don`t...

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Spotify app floods music streams list

DeviceSpotify 1.2.22.982.g794acc0a (snap package)Operating SystemUbuntu 23.10 / Gnome 45.0 My Question or IssueI noticed that the snap version of Spotify spawns multiple streams in the the Volume Levels list. Basically, every time a new ad starts, it...

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Device Spotify 1.2.22.982.g794acc0a (snap package) Operating System Ubuntu 23.10 / Gnome 45.0   My Question or Issue I noticed that the snap version of Spotify spawns multiple streams...

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Solved!! Need help installing

i've just bought a new linux os laptop and tried to install spotify. However i got this error.Reading package lists... DoneBuilding dependency treeReading state information... DoneSome packages could not be installed. This may mean that you havereque...

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i've just bought a new linux os laptop and tried to install spotify. However i got this error. Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done Some pa...

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Music stops playing after 10 seconds (or plays, but there is no sound)

SOLUTION (TL/DR):if you are connected via mobile try disconnecting from your mobile provider. if you get a new ip your problem is gone.if you have an internet provider that gives you a dynamic ip restart your routeruse a vpn or stop using it if your ...

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SOLUTION (TL/DR): if you are connected via mobile try disconnecting from your mobile provider. if you get a new ip your problem is gone. if you have an internet provider that gives you a dynamic i...

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Solved!! Latest update is broken

PlanPremiumCountrySouth AfricaDevicex86Operating SystemFedora Gnome Flatpak The latest update is broken. Here's a link to downgrading Flatpak apps: https://itsfoss.com/downgrade-flatpak-packages/

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Plan Premium Country South Africa Device x86 Operating System Fedora Gnome Flatpak   The latest update is broken. Here's a link to downgrading Flatpak apps: https://itsfoss.com/dow...

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The Linux client depends on a dummy package

DevicePCOperating SystemDebian GNU/Linux My Question or IssueThe Linux client depends on libgconf-2-4, which is a dummy package in Debian stable and doesn't exist any longer in the Debian testing repository. It can be safely removed from dependencies...

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Device PC Operating System Debian GNU/Linux   My Question or Issue The Linux client depends on libgconf-2-4, which is a dummy package in Debian stable and doesn't exist any longer in the D...

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Solved!! Reorder by drag and drop not working anymore

PlanPremiumCountryGermanySpotify VersionSpotify version 1.2.22.982.g794acc0a (installed by snap)DeviceTuxedo Infinitybook (PC Laptop)Operating SystemUbuntu 22.04.3 LTS Linux 6.2.0 My Question or Issue I am not able to change a song's position inside ...

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snap install spotify

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Sound always stuttering/glitching

PlanPremiumCountryUkraineDeviceThinkPad E595Operating SystemArchLinux (Gnome Wayland) My Question or Issue When i click "play" button it sounds like spotify enters infinite loop of play/pause until i click "stop", ui is ok, only sound is broken, it's...

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Plan Premium Country Ukraine Device ThinkPad E595 Operating System ArchLinux (Gnome Wayland)   My Question or Issue   When i click "play" button it sounds like spotify enters inf...

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Unable to play new podcasts

When I try to play newer podcasts it won't play. But I can play it if download it. The app is the latest version available on linux.

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When I try to play newer podcasts it won't play. But I can play it if download it. The app is the latest version available on linux.  

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Spotify blurry when running with 150% fractional scaling

PlanPremium CountryUnited States DeviceDesktop [AMD Ryzen R9 7950X128GB DDR5AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX] Operating SystemUbuntu 23.10 My Question or IssueWhen you enable fractional scaling out of the box in Ubuntu 23.10, the application is blurry and hard...

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spotify --uri loads a uri but doesn't make it easy to play

PlanPremiumCountryUS DeviceLinux desktopOperating SystemLinux My Question or Issuespotify --uri allows you to send a uri to spotify. However, there is no --play option, and loading the URI puts the app in a state where the playlist is loaded but all ...

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Plan Premium Country US   Device Linux desktop Operating System Linux   My Question or Issue spotify --uri allows you to send a uri to spotify.  However, there is no --play ...

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GNOME default application

Operating SystemDebian 12 + GNOME 42 My Question or IssueIn the Settings app, it's possible to select default applications for various categories (Calendar, Mail, Audio, Video, Pictures, etc). Even apps installed with Flatpak are available there. How...

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Operating System Debian 12 + GNOME 42   My Question or Issue In the Settings app, it's possible to select default applications for various categories (Calendar, Mail, Audio, Video, Pictures,...

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